Career Podcast - Tips and Tricks I've learned!

Hey guys! This is a podcast explaining how I got some of my crazy interviews at HULU, Disney, CAA, (the list could go on.) I didn't have any plans to record any of this because I feel ill-equipped myself, however, if it gets you headed in the right direction on resume stuff/networking stuff/interviewing then I'm glad! Please understand that these are directly my thoughts and some of the things that I have learned living in Los Angeles for a little and a half. What I say in this podcast is by NO MEANS a sure-fire way to get you a job, but I do guarantee that it will help. The first part of this podcast talks about my journey out here in California, although it might be a bit boring, try and listen all the way through because it will make more sense when I start talking about the career/networking tips and tricks. Enjoy! (Also, I'm sorry, but I did not take the time to edit out all of my "ums" haha!) 

Ps. One big thing that I forgot to mention was the fact that...it's very hard to get an entry level position in California if you are not living here.Sadly, I do not have any advice for you or recommendations on how to re-locate or move. All I know is that your chances for getting a job out here, increase greatly if you are living within state. Best of luck to you on your journey!!! Lost of love,  

The Art of Thrifting.

What is “thrifting?” According to Microsoft Word 2007, it's a word in the English vocabulary that does not exist. Squiggly red lines grace the bottom of the letters, trying to annoy me enough to change the spelling to simply, “Thrift.” However, I dare say "thrifting" IS a word. I will add it to the dictionary in Microsoft Word 2007, so it believes me as well.

Much better, squiggly red lines have vanished! I am the squiggly line vanisher!

No, but seriously, what is “thrifting” and how does one actually go about doing the act of “thrifting?”

I started thrifting because I had little money to spend on clothes as a teenager/college student. I remember my first amazing thrift store find. Back in highschool, I was invited to go to a local schools' dance with my friend Andrew Howe. I had nothing to wear and knew that I, nor my parents had extra cash to spend on an expensive formal dress.

Backpack backpack! Check out my creation! :)

So, tonight I was feeling a bit crafty.

Over the course of this week of packing, I realized I needed an extra bag/backpack to take to California. Being the thrifty gal that I am...I first scoured my moms closet. Heh.

I happened to come across a very old, tan, leather backpack my mom had when she was in her twenties... living in California. It only seemed fitting that I take it out of the closet, give it new life and take it back to its "mother-land" with me.  

This is the backpack BEFORE. 

Notice all of the water-stains along the bottom. I liked the tan color...but I thought a darker stain would be more "me" and help hide some of the stains :) 

Mid Stain: 

(A special shout out to Shelli for helping me!) 

 Almost done!! 

 FINAL product!! I added a few feathers just for fun. 

It's going to be a perfect backpack to take to bookstores and stuffs. 

I challenge you all to take something old...and make it "new" this week :)